Pathology & Oncology Research

, Volume 7, Issue 4, pp 298–300

Limitations of fine-needle aspiration cytology to diagnose metaplastic carcinoma of the breast

  • Alfredo Ribeiro-Silva
  • Felipe Luzzatto
  • Daniel Chang
  • Sérgio Zucoloto
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DOI: 10.1007/BF03032387

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Ribeiro-Silva, A., Luzzatto, F., Chang, D. et al. Pathol. Oncol. Res. (2001) 7: 298. doi:10.1007/BF03032387

Abstract

Metaplastic carcinoma is a very rare breast neoplasm that is often confused with benign and others malignant entities on both clinical and conventional histopathologic basis. Three cases of metaplastic carcinoma of breast are presented. The difficulties found on fine needle aspiration cytology and the limitations of this procedure are discussed as well the main features of this tumor.

Keywords

metaplastic carcinoma breast fine-needle aspiration 

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© Arányi Lajos Foundation 2001

Authors and Affiliations

  • Alfredo Ribeiro-Silva
    • 1
  • Felipe Luzzatto
    • 1
  • Daniel Chang
    • 1
  • Sérgio Zucoloto
    • 1
  1. 1.Serviço de Patologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto daUniversidade de São Paulo (HCFMRP/USP)Ribeirão Preto - SPBrasil

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